Winter Camp

The idea of winter camping is one that I just do not understand. Why would anyone willingly subject themselves to the elements? Does it prove anything? I was sitting here pondering these things as Wesley walked in the door from his grade 8 winter camping trip. They were gone for 3 days and 2 nights. When I asked him if he had a good time, his response was "yeah it was fun!" He proceeded to tell about all that happened. I just can not stop thinking "REALLY, it was fun???" Being outside in the summer is one thing (although I do not love camping, I have resolved that with 6 boys in my life it is something I must do) but in the winter??? REALLY?? And to come back and say that it was fun?? Wow...I do not think that I would have said that even when I was in grade 8. I am glad that Wes had a good time. He will have great memories of his grade 8 year! I am defiantly NOT going on any winter camping trips. If any of my other boys want a parent to go with them (which Wes did not) it will have to be Jeff. I will stay at home, light a fire in my fireplace, make a f ew somores pray for warmth for them!